Jason, Mechanical generally describes 'moving parts'. Is there something in the FBC definitions that would cut PV some slack based on this? Does it define 'mechanical'? Unless I guess in the case of adjustable or tracker arrays, which doesn't sound like your issue.
benn Sent from a 'smart' phone, with touch screen keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos. On 2013-01-31, at 1:44 PM, "Jason Szumlanski" <ja...@fafcosolar.com> wrote: > The Florida Building Code definitions of "equipment" and "appliances" in the > Mechanical Code do not include solar arrays, yet some building officials > insist on applying provisions of the mechanical code. Specifically, we get > quite a few comments about mounting height above the roof and permanent > access ladders and platforms. What is your experience in your state, and do > you consider solar arrays to be "mechanical equipment." > > (If you have any ammo specific to FBC 2010 that I can use, I'd be happy to > get your thoughts off-list). > > Jason Szumlanski > Fafco Solar > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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